“Inside each of us, there is the seed of both good and evil. It’s a constant struggle as which one will win. And one cannot exist without the other.” - Eric Burdon. In Schindler's List, the worst and best parts of human nature are displayed. Throughout the film, Jewish people are constantly being harassed and killed. This is a representation of the worst parts of human. Although, the best part of human nature are shown in how Oskar cares for the Jews and tries to keep as many safe as he can. The theme of Schindler’s List is similar to that of Night and To Kill a Mockingbird. Each of the works studied examine the best and the worst parts of human nature, emphasized by the examination of the tragedies associated with racism and the triumph of human nature
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In To Kill A Mockingbird, the best parts of human nature are shown through kindness and friendliness. Firstly, Atticus is constantly being kind to Tom, and treats the blacks equally. For example, during the trial, Atticus says, “Tom Jefferson once said that all men are created equal.” (Lee, p. 233). Atticus is also very mindful of other people. He does not enjoy harming others. When Atticus is asked to shoot the dog, he first refuses because he does not want to harm another living thing. Another example of the best parts of human nature is how Calpurnia treats the children. She has trust in the Finches and treats them equally, even though there are many issues at this time that separate races. She act as if they are not any more better than anyone else. For instance, Calpurnia says while they are at her church, “They’s my comp’ny… It’s the same God ain’t it?” (Lee, p. 136). Like Atticus, Calpurnia believes everyone should be treated equally. This is an important part of how the good in human nature triumphs over the tragedies of racism. Therefore, the best parts of human nature are shown in To Kill A
In To Kill A Mockingbird, the best parts of human nature are shown through kindness and friendliness. Firstly, Atticus is constantly being kind to Tom, and treats the blacks equally. For example, during the trial, Atticus says, “Tom Jefferson once said that all men are created equal.” (Lee, p. 233). Atticus is also very mindful of other people. He does not enjoy harming others. When Atticus is asked to shoot the dog, he first refuses because he does not want to harm another living thing. Another example of the best parts of human nature is how Calpurnia treats the children. She has trust in the Finches and treats them equally, even though there are many issues at this time that separate races. She act as if they are not any more better than anyone else. For instance, Calpurnia says while they are at her church, “They’s my comp’ny… It’s the same God ain’t it?” (Lee, p. 136). Like Atticus, Calpurnia believes everyone should be treated equally. This is an important part of how the good in human nature triumphs over the tragedies of racism. Therefore, the best parts of human nature are shown in To Kill A